Some people, mostly those new to the Mac OS, aren’t aware of the wide array of P2P software that is available. OS X i would say is just as good if not even better then Windows in a file sharing sense. With the relatively small amount of virus and exploit issues that Mac experiences, it is a much more safe environment to dabble in file sharing with. In this article, i would like to discuss a couple P2P options available for OS X, and some of my favorite clients for each. Of course, we only condone legal downloading of data, how you use this software is up to you. (more…)
On November 29, 2009, In OS X, Tips & Tricks, by sergio
Its hard to believe that we are still plagued with DRM issues to this day. Its hard to listen to music and transfer it from computer to device without having to worry about whether it will work or if Uncle Sam is watching. Lucky for us there is a slew of information online concerning DRM and how to avoid its downfalls. Even better for us Mac users there’s a clear and concise method for removing DRM from iTunes (or the Mac in general). Lets see how it works. (more…)
One of the greatest usability features in OS X is the way applications are handled. I remember when i first switched to Mac i didn’t understand how to install a downloaded application. After looking it up online, and seeing that all you had to do was drag it to the Applications folder, i was pleasantly surprised. As great as this functionality might be, often you are paying a hidden tax. Sometimes, just dragging an App to the trash will not remove the hidden support files created. That is where AppCleaner comes in to play. (more…)
This post doesn’t just apply to Mac users, but anyone out there using the Google Chrome browser. If you switched over to Chrome from Firefox, or any other browser for that matter, you probably were disappointed by the minimalistic features that come with Chrome. Good news is there is no need to be sad anymore, Google Chrome has support for extensions, though it may not be obvious. Here’s how to trick out your browser. (more…)
There are so many useful things this application does its hard to write this teaser. Growl is the ultimate Mac notification utility. It doesn’t consume any of your resources, it notifies you unintrusively, it looks good, and its free. Having personally used Growl for over 3 years, heres what i can say about it. It’s great when you’re listening to music and every time the track changes you get a little popup saying what the new song is, but it doesn’t minimize your game. It notifies you about your new email. It interfaces with your FTP app to tell you you’re upload or download is done. The possibilities are limitless! (more…)